Outran

Elric rubbed the back of his head, an unconcerned look on his face.

"Oh, is it tough to make something like that? Sorry, I don't know a lot about that fashion stuff… If West was here, he might know more…"

Eria sported a pouty look.

"But you think I look good in this, right?"

"I only have eyes for one girl."

Before Eria had a chance to respond, a shout echoed over the crowd, calling everyone to gather around. Someone had set up a small podium, and one of the medical center's executives hopped up to address the runners.

It was a standard short speech about how much the money they raised here would help the public and their research. As the speech was coming to an end most of the people slowly moved toward the starting line, and the two schools' teams that had gathered fairly closely to listen in on Elric and Eria's conversation now separated again.

As the speaker finally went quiet, Elric took the chance to finally direct Eria away from her seduction tactics.